Grades K–2
How I Can Earn Money
A chore-and-earnings chart: kids list jobs they can do at home, when they will do them and what they earn, then plan what to save for.
Social studies worksheet · Needs and wants
What Does a Pet Need?
Needs and wants for a new puppy: circle N for the things a dog must have (food, water, a safe home, the vet) and W for the extras (a costume, fancy treats).
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Topic
- Needs and wants
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Needs and wants, Money and choices, Goods and services, Basic economics
What kids do
“A new puppy is coming home! Circle N if the puppy needs it. Circle W if it is just a want.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 7. Walks and exercise
- 2. A diamond collar
- 9. Visits to the vet
- 10. A toy car to ride in
- 11. A safe home
- 12. A bow for its hair
- Fancy treats every
Teacher tip
Talk about class or family pets and what they need.
How to use it
- Talk about how needs are the same for everyone, and wants are different.
- Connect it to a class store or a pretend shopping trip.
- Pair it with a picture book or a short video on the same topic.
Watch for
Money can be a sensitive topic. Keep examples pretend and never ask about family income.
Talk about it
- Is this a need or a want? How do you know?
- What did you learn that surprised you?
Take it further
Plan a pretend class party on a budget.
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Grades 1–2
From Farm to Table: Bread
Put 6 steps in order, from the farmer planting wheat to the store selling bread, and see how many workers help make one loaf.
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